Dawn Gellner's Atmospheric Landscapes Blur Memory and Place in 'Unlocated' Series
The series Unlocated by Dawn Gellner showcases landscapes that intertwine observation, memory, and creativity, starting with familiar aspects before transitioning into abstraction. Her deep connection to landscapes originates from her childhood experiences in Japan, Germany, and Hong Kong, followed by her education at boarding schools in Switzerland and the UK. A significant memory of Lake Geneva influenced her perception of the natural world. Gellner pursued psychology in London, trained in jewelry design, and served as a counselor. After establishing her home in Switzerland and raising three children, she embraced painting. Her artistic inspirations include J. M. W. Turner, Man Ray, Sebastião Salgado, and Ansel Adams. Currently, she is preparing four 20 × 20 cm works for the upcoming Little Treasures exhibition in Italy later this year.
Key facts
- Dawn Gellner's series Unlocated features landscapes that appear plausible but cannot be geographically placed.
- Gellner spent her childhood moving between Japan, Germany and Hong Kong, then attended boarding school in Switzerland and the UK.
- A formative adolescent memory occurred beside Lake Geneva in Montreux, looking toward the Dents du Midi and Dents de Morcles.
- She studied psychology in London and completed a three-year vocational qualification in jewellery and object design at the Goldsmithing School in Pforzheim.
- Gellner trained in counselling and clinical hypnotherapy and worked as a counsellor.
- Influences include J. M. W. Turner, Man Ray, Sebastião Salgado and Ansel Adams.
- A turning-point acrylic landscape included an unexpected green that challenged her inclination toward control.
- She is preparing four 20 × 20 cm works for the Little Treasures exhibition in Italy later this year.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Goldsmithing School in Pforzheim
- Little Treasures
Locations
- Japan
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- London
- Pforzheim
- Lake Geneva
- Montreux
- Dents du Midi
- Dents de Morcles
- Alps
- Scotland
- Iceland
- Finland
- Italy
Sources
- AATONAU —